US Bridges

Temple Hill Road over Trib to Henson Creek

Good

Prince George's County, Maryland · .11 MI S of Brinkley Road · Structure no. 200000P-0308030

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
Daily traffic
16,823
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Temple Hill Road over Trib to Henson Creek is a steel culvert carrying Temple Hill Road over Trib to Henson Creek in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 16,823 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,000 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTemple Hill Road
CrossesTrib to Henson Creek
Location.11 MI S of Brinkley Road
RouteCounty Highway 123
Coordinates38.79994, -76.92741
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,823 (2020)
Projected traffic25,000 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Temple Hill Road over Trib to Henson Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Temple Hill Road over Trib to Henson Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does Temple Hill Road over Trib to Henson Creek carry?

About 16,823 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Temple Hill Road over Trib to Henson Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Temple Hill Road over Trib to Henson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.